Job Description

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Description

Hi there, we're Article. Since 2013, we have been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time, it's not easy -- it requires solving challenging, meaningful problems. This is where you come in, as an

Account Payable Associate

, you'll keep our vendor partnerships running smoothly by reconciling statements, resolving invoice issues, and ensuring timely payments, managing invoice discrepancies, supporting month-end reporting, and maintaining accurate records.

Please note: This is a Part-Time Permanent position. You will work 3 days per week (24 hours) in the office (Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday).

Why We Need You:

At Article, we have dozens of vendors who feed into the ecosystem that helps us get our Furniture products into our customers homes. Given the complexity of our business we need someone who loves the details, is not afraid to communicate with our internal and external stakeholders on a daily basis and can manage their time well during busy seasons.

Outside of the high volume weeks, there will be time to look into current processes and where they can improve. We want someone who will have a critical eye for additional improvements and work with the Accounts Payable Lead on making improvements.

Why Article?

As a Particle (people of Article), you will have a high level of autonomy to solve challenging, meaningful problems the best way you can. That means you're trusted to explore solutions you believe will work best (you're the expert, after all). You'll do all this while growing your skills within a company that is redefining the furniture industry.

About the Accounts Payable team:

You'll be a part of a Finance department that consists of 25 Particles, currently. The Accounts Payable team consists of 2 Particles (1 lead and 1 associate).###

What You'll Do:

Invoice Processing & Coding

Receive, verify, and process invoices and employee expense reports using Tipalti and Concur. Download invoices from vendor portals and upload them into Tipalti. Ensure accurate coding of invoices and expenses based on type, location, and purpose (e.g., prepayments, fixed assets, COGS).

Approvals & Vendor Management

Send weekly and month-end invoice approval reminders to managers. Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on discrepancies. Respond promptly to vendor and employee inquiries -- you're our AP point of contact.

Reporting & Month-End Support

Assist with month-end reporting and gather data for accruals. Reconcile PAD payments processed by vendors. Maintain organized filing systems and support accounting admin tasks.

Process Improvement

Identify areas for process improvement and work with the AP Lead to implement changes.
Help document and develop updated procedures as needed.

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Who You Are:

Accounts Payable is what you love to do An accounting background/education is an asset Proficiency in Excel Prior exposure to G Suite / Microsoft Office Suite or related software Legally able to work in Canada Completion of a criminal background check


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Perks & Benefits:

Wealth:

The salary range is $30,000 to $34,200.

The starting salary will be determined by your transferable skills, knowledge, work experience, and the hiring team's budget, which is based on business needs, market compensation data, and internal equity

Life:

15 days of vacation
6 well-being (sick) days 1 Inclusion and Diversity Day 3 days a week in the office Work remotely (anywhere in the world) for up to 3 weeks

Total Health:

Excellent extended health and dental benefits packages $1000 health/lifestyle spending account for your total physical and mental well-being
TELUS Health App + Mental Health Assistance/Counseling
+ Virtual medical appointments

Office Space:

The Article HQ is a converted warehouse, with an open accessible layout and no offices (even for our founders) Work from your desk, an Article sofa, collaboration spaces, or a private meeting room + Standup desks can be requested too
Our kitchens are stocked with salty, sweet and healthy snacks, & all the premium coffees and teas to keep you buzzing Onsite fitness equipment with showers and towel service Pickleball, badminton, and table tennis matches happen, from very competitive to very casual A dog-friendly office - well-socialized pups are welcome

Getting here:

Free street parking (first come, first serve; no reserved spots for senior leaders) Indoor secure bike storage with change rooms and showers 20-minute walk to either Main Street- Science World or VCC Clark Skytrain stations

Extra:

45% discount on our entire product range (15% for friends and family) Prorated

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About Article

Hi there, we're Article. Since 2013 we've been redefining the furniture industry one sofa at a time.Vancouver, Canada is home to our HQ (and our first retail store) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam is home to our Asia HQ Our US and Canadian logistics network serves our customers coast to coast.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Hiring:

At Article, we value authenticity and transparency in our hiring process. We want to get to know the real you, not an AI-generated version. Here are some guidelines around

Artificial Intelligence in Hiring

and what we expect from you.




From us, you can expect that humans will carefully review every application. We do not use artificial intelligence or ranking algorithms in our hiring decisions.

Criminal Background Checks:

Having a criminal record does not restrict your employment at Article. Criminal background checks are only conducted with your permission and after a conditional employment offer has been accepted.

The decision if a criminal record will restrict your employment will be made on a case-by-case basis, where we conduct an "individualized assessment"--a reasoned, evidence-based determination as to whether the applicant's past conviction has a direct and adverse relationship with the specific job duties of the position.

Work Authorization:

Unless otherwise stated, all open roles require legal authorization to work in the location where the job is based, without requiring VISA sponsorship.




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Equal Opportunity Statement:

At Article, we value and respect individuals for their different talents, skills, abilities, and unique contributions. Employment decisions are based on merit and business needs, and not on race, ethnic origin, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, family status, disability, genetic characteristics, personal beliefs, or any other classification protected by federal, state, provincial, and local laws and ordinances.

Accommodations:

Reasonable accommodations are related to a disability or another protected characteristic. Applicants can also request accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process by notifying the hiring team or emailing ta.accommodation@article.com. This email is dedicated to accommodation requests only--non-related messages will not receive a response.